Overthrow These 4 Disc Conditions with Chiropractic

A spinal disc, or intervertebral disc, is the padding stuck between each vertebra in your spine- assisting in absorbing shock and letting you bend any which way.  Your discs start out as little fluid sacs during the first parts of your life.  As you age those discs solidify into a rubberier texture and in turn become more easily injured.1

While this disc aging process is completely natural, it is important to keep your discs flexible and plump through a healthy lifestyle and regular maintenance visits to your chiropractor!  Those of us that stay active on a regular basis have a better likelihood of avoiding disc problems; discs stay well worked and more pliable when they are used/moved!  Regular exercise is a key to staying flexible throughout the later stages of life.1 

Your chiropractor can also help to keep your spine spry by loosening up any stiff areas and realigning your spine from subluxations that cause unnecessary pressure on your discs and nerves.  Call the doctors at Knoxville Tennessee’s Advanced Chiropractic now to get a professional exam of your spinal health.


Bulging Disc

A bulging disc is where the soft part inner part of the disc bulges through the firmer outside layer of the disc.  This condition can be expected to pop up at any point of the spine.  If your pain increases when bending, lifting, or sitting you could very well could have a bulging disc.2 


Herniated Disc

When put under pressure (like from a subluxation), the outside lining of your disc tears and that gel-liquid on the inside starts to seep out, causing pain and interference in your nerves.1   You can get a herniated disc from not treating a bulging disc; a herniated disc usually only happens in your lower, or lumbar, spine.2 

Herniated discs can get quite painful and debilitating with symptoms like weakened muscles, numbness, bladder and bowel irregularity, paralysis, and more.2 


Degenerative Disc

As I mentioned earlier, the aging of your discs is pretty much a natural part of life.  This is where Disc degeneration comes in.  It is just part of the way our bodies cope with the stresses of life.  Around your middle-ages, the inflammation proteins in your spinal discs can start to seep out causing your nerves and other surrounding parts of the spine to be inflamed and hurt.  As the degeneration progresses, those disc proteins eventually run out.  This means that this source of pain will eventually cease while leaving the disc (and essentially your spine) hard and less flexible.3

While this process is natural, you certainly want to take care of your discs in order to mitigate any accelerated damage or pain, as well as keep your spine supple and flexible for as long as possible!  The doctors at Advanced Chiropractic are experts at getting (and keeping) your spine feeling young and spry.


Thinning Disc

This is another disc condition that is pointed to plainly as a symptom of aging.  Your discs have a more difficult time staying hydrated as you age.  That gel-center of your disc starts to lose moisture and turn hard while the outer area of the disc becomes weak and can start to crack.  This makes other disc conditions or injuries like a bulging or a herniated disc much easier to develop.4 


Disc Health

Your chiropractors here at Knoxville’s Advanced Chiropractic can advise you on a lifestyle that will keep your spinal discs hydrated and healthy.  They will be able to talk to you about creating healthy habits and eliminating those unhealthy ones.

One of the most important things that you can do for your health is to drink plenty of water every day.  You also want to make sure to eat a relatively raw, fresh foods diet and just the right supplements for you.  It is very important to avoid things that turn your body acidic such as cigarettes, sugar, and bread all the while reducing inflammation throughout your entire body.

Getting plenty of exercise, even if it is just walking plenty every day, will have a huge impact on the overall health of your spine.  Adjustments are very important in keeping your spine aligned properly and promoting healing within your discs (which in turn allows them to rehydrate). 

There are some other techniques and therapies that you can talk with your Knoxville chiropractic doctors about including ultrasound, electric stem, physical therapy, and traction.  Call Advanced Chiropractic Associates right here in Knoxville, TN today and talk to your chiropractor about your disc health.  Your overall wellness is their passion!




Advanced Chiropractic Associates, PLLC

7349 Chapman Hwy

Knoxville, TN 37920

865-579-6500




About the Author

Kali S. Garcia is a natural health enthusiast.  As the owner and author of Mama Tea Social, she feels compelled to heal and present the cold hard facts.  Connect with her on Facebook.




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